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'''Blackthorn City''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|フスベシティ|Fusube Shiti}}''' ''Fusube City'') is located in northeast [[Johto]]. It is known as "''A Quiet Mountain Retreat''".
 
'''Blackthorn City''' (Japanese: '''フスベシティ''' ''Fusube City'') is located in northeast [[Johto]].


[[Pokémon Trainer]]s often come to Blackthorn City in order to win the {{Badge|Rising}} from [[Clair]], the Blackthorn [[Gym Leader]], who specializes in {{type|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
[[Pokémon Trainer]]s often come to Blackthorn City in order to win the {{Badge|Rising}} from [[Clair]], the Blackthorn [[Gym Leader]], who specializes in {{type|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
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According to a resident in Blackthorn, most Trainers in the city end up being Dragon-type specialists. This could be because of the [[Dragon's Den]] in the area and because the local [[Gym Leader]] is a Dragon-type Trainer.
According to a resident in Blackthorn, most Trainers in the city end up being Dragon-type specialists. This could be because of the [[Dragon's Den]] in the area and because the local [[Gym Leader]] is a Dragon-type Trainer.
==Slogan==
'''''A Quiet Mountain Retreat''''' (Japanese, Generation II: '''やまあいに たたずむ しずかな まち''' ''A quiet city standing among the mountains.''; Generation IV: '''しずかな やまあいの まち''' ''The town of quiet mountains.'')


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
===Move Deleter and Move Tutor House===
===Move Deleter and Move Tutor===
A house is located in the southern part of the city, to the left of the [[Poké Mart]].  
A house is located in the southern part of the city, to the left of the [[Poké Mart]].  


In [[Generation II]], the [[Move Deleter]] lives here, alone. For no charge, he will make a Pokémon forget a [[move]] it knows. This is the only way for a Pokémon to forget [[HM]] moves. In order to delete an HM move, the player must first have another Pokémon with that same move in order for it to be deleted. The Move Deleter's service can be used to delete moves exclusive to Generation II, so that Pokémon can be traded to a [[Generation I]] game via the [[Time Capsule]].
In [[Generation II]], the [[Move Deleter]] lives here, alone. For no charge, he will make a Pokémon forget a [[move]] it knows. This is the only way for a Pokémon to forget [[HM]] moves. In order to delete an HM move, the player must first have another Pokémon with that same move in order for it to be deleted. The Move Deleter's service can be used to delete moves exclusive to Generation II, so that Pokémon can be traded to a [[Generation I]] game via the [[Time Capsule]].


In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the move deleter shares his house with [[Johto]]'s [[move relearner]], who will teach a move the Pokémon was previously able to learn in exchange for a {{DL|Exchangeable item|Heart Scale}}. There are also two Move Tutors: one who will teach {{m|Draco Meteor}} to {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon, and another who will teach {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}} to the fully-evolved {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, and {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Like the move deleter, the tutors do not charge for their services.
In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the move deleter shares his house with [[Johto]]'s [[Move Reminder]], who will teach a move the Pokémon was previously able to learn in exchange for a {{DL|Exchangeable item|Heart Scale}}. There are also two Move Tutors: one who will teach {{m|Draco Meteor}} to {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon, and another who will teach {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}} to the fully-evolved {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, and {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Like the move deleter, the tutors do not charge for their services.


In [[Generation IV]], the sign outside reads:
{{sign|DPcity|header}}
{{sign|DPcity|header}}
{{sign|DPcity|title|Move Deleter and Move Tutor House}}
{{sign|DPcity|title|Move Deleter and Move Tutor House}}
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A clan of masters of {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon have lived in the city for generations. The masters built the [[Dragon's Den]], a cavern with an underground lake that contains a shrine to Dragon Pokémon, as well as the elders of the Dragon clan. The entrance is located behind the Gym, across a small pond, while the main cavern seems to be located underneath the city itself.
A clan of masters of {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon have lived in the city for generations. The masters built the [[Dragon's Den]], a cavern with an underground lake that contains a shrine to Dragon Pokémon, as well as the elders of the Dragon clan. The entrance is located behind the Gym, across a small pond, while the main cavern seems to be located underneath the city itself.


Many strong {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can be found within the cavern. The Master of the Dragon User Clan is located here, and he will quiz the player on their attitude towards and treatment of their Pokémon. Correct answers will be rewarded, in {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|SoulSilver|s}}, with a {{p|Dratini}} that knows {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}. {{ga|Silver}} can be found here, contemplating his training some days of the week, and [[Clair]] will visit to reward the player with the {{badge|Rising}} she refused to award in the [[Blackthorn Gym|Gym]], as well as {{TM|24|DragonBreath}}{{sup|GSC}} or {{TM|59|Dragon Pulse}}{{sup|HGSS}}.
Many strong {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can be found within the cavern. The Master of the Dragon User Clan is located here, and he will quiz the player on their attitude towards and treatment of their Pokémon. Correct answers will be rewarded, in {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|SoulSilver|s}}, with a {{p|Dratini}} that knows {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}. {{ga|Silver}} can be found here, contemplating his training some days of the week, and [[Clair]] will visit to reward the player with the {{badge|Rising}} she refused to award in the [[Blackthorn Gym|Gym]], as well as {{TM|24|DragonBreath}}{{sup/2|GSC}} or {{TM|59|Dragon Pulse}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}.


It is inaccessible before defeating [[Clair]] in the [[Blackthorn Gym]], as it is blocked off by a man in front of the cave, and then it must be traversed to finally obtain the {{badge|Rising}}. Clair and Lance appear for a Tag Battle if the player and rival have already battled at [[Mt. Moon]].
It is inaccessible before defeating [[Clair]] in the [[Blackthorn Gym]], as it is blocked off by a man in front of the cave, and then it must be traversed to finally obtain the {{badge|Rising}}. Clair and Lance appear for a Tag Battle if the player and rival have already battled at [[Mt. Moon]].
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===Santos===
===Santos===
{{main|Week Siblings}}
{{main|Week Siblings}}
[[Week Siblings|Santos]] can be found in the city on Saturdays. When the player encounters him for the first time, he'll give out a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Spell Tag}}{{sup|GSC}} or {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Soft Sand}}{{sup|HGSS}}, and then a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Snooze Ribbon}} all other times after the first encounter{{sup|HGSS}}.
[[Week Siblings|Santos]] can be found in the city on Saturdays. When the player encounters him for the first time, he'll give out a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Spell Tag}}{{sup/2|GSC}} or {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Soft Sand}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}, and then a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Snooze Ribbon}} all other times after the first encounter{{sup/4|HGSS}}.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
===Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal===
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, Blackthorn City's population is 27.
===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Blackthorn City's population is 40. This high number is due, in part, to the [[Blackthorn Gym|Gym]].
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Blackthorn City's population is 40. This high number is due, in part, to the [[Blackthorn Gym|Gym]].
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==Items==
==Items==
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{{Itemlist|Smoke Ball|Held by Doris, a {{p|Dodrio}} player receives in a trade|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
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{{itlistfoot|mountain}}


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==Trainer Tips==
==Trainer Tips==
===Generation II===
===Generation II===
A Pokémon holding a MiracleBerry will cure itself of any status problem.
{{sign|RBY|header}}
{{sign|RBY|title|TRAINER TIPS}}
{{sign|RBY|A POKéMON holding}}
{{sign|RBY|a MIRACLEBERRY}}
{{sign|RBY|will cure itself}}
{{sign|RBY|of any status}}
{{sign|RBY|problem.}}
{{sign|RBY|footer}}


===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
{{sign|hgss|header}}
{{sign|DPtip|header}}
{{sign|hgss|title|Trainer Tips}}
{{sign|DPtip|title|Trainer Tips}}
Wild Pokémon will appear regularly if you don't run, but walk quietly in the tall grass. If your party Pokémon are tired, it is better to avoid running, and go straight to a Pokémon Center.
{{sign|DPtip|Wild Pokémon will appear regularly}}
{{sign|hgss|footer}}
{{sign|DPtip|if you don't run, but walk quietly in the}}
{{sign|DPtip|tall grass.}}
{{sign|DPtip|If your party Pokémon are}}
{{sign|DPtip|tired, it is better to avoid running,}}
{{sign|DPtip|and go straight to a Pokémon Center.}}
{{sign|DPtip|footer}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Blackthorn City entrance anime.png|thumb|200px|right|The entrance to Blackthorn City]]
[[File:Blackthorn City anime.png|thumb|250px|Blackthorn City in the anime]]
Blackthorn City first appeared in the episode ''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]'', after {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} witnessed an age-old ritual performed by [[Clair]]. In [[EP252|the following episode]] Ash takes part in his Gym battle, but it is interrupted by {{TRT}}. They chase the villains through the [[Dragon's Den]] to the Dragon Holy Land. Here, Ash reunites with {{AP|his Charizard|Charizard}}. In ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'', Clair and Ash start their battle over, and Ash manages to earn his {{badge|Rising}}.
Blackthorn City first appeared in the episode ''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]'', after {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} witnessed an age-old ritual performed by [[Clair]]. In [[EP252|the following episode]] Ash took part in his Gym battle, but it was interrupted by {{TRT}}. They chased the villains through the [[Dragon's Den]] to the [[Dragon Holy Land]]. Here, Ash reunited with his {{AP|Charizard}}. In ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'', Clair and Ash started their battle over, and Ash managed to earn his {{badge|Rising}}.
 
In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, it was mentioned in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', as the plane {{an|Dawn}} took to [[Johto]] went there.


{{an|Iris}} visited Blackthorn City in [[SS028]]. During her visit, she found out that a {{TP|Iris|Gible}} had been causing damage on the town by chewing off bits of benches, fountains, and such. Later, after saving Gible from falling off of a clock tower, Iris found out that Gible had wound up into the city by accident, and offered to take it away. She then met Clair, and together they took Gible to Dragon's Den. After Iris's battle against Clair at the Blackthorn Gym, Gible appeared again, showing that it wanted to come with Iris. Accepting the offer, Iris then caught the Land Shark Pokémon with a {{ball|Poké}}.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The song ''[[Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Music Super Complete|Sevii Islands 4/5 Islands]]'' (Japanese: {{tt|ナナシマ4・5の島|Nanashima 4, 5 no shima}}) is a remix of the song ''[[Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Music Super Complete|Azalea Town]]'' (Japanese: {{tt|ヒワダタウン|Hiwada Taun}}) from [[Generation II]], shared with Blackthorn City, that is played on [[Four Island (town)|Four]] and {{OBP|Five Island|town}}s in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
* The song ''[[Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Sevii Islands: Four & Five Islands]]'' is a remix of the song ''[[Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection|Azalea Town]]'' from [[Generation II]], shared with Blackthorn City, that is played on [[Four Island (town)|Four]] and {{OBP|Five Island|town}}s in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* In [[Generation II]], if the {{p|Dratini}} in one of the houses is interacted with and the [[Coin Case]] is used immediately afterward, a [[Coin Case glitches#Dratini glitch|Coin Case glitch]] will be triggered. This causes the Coin Case's display to change to "''Which move?he pp of''" permanently, unless the game is reset without [[saving]].
* In the English versions of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, if the {{p|Dratini}} in one of the houses is interacted with and the [[Coin Case]] is used immediately afterward, a {{DL|Coin Case glitches|Dratini glitch|a glitch}} will be triggered. This causes the Coin Case's display to change to "''Which move?he pp of''" permanently, unless the game is rebooted without [[saving]].
* Blackthorn City and [[Violet City]] are the only [[Johto]] cities which keep their [[Generation II]] slogans in [[Generation IV]].
* Blackthorn City is similar to that of [[Unova]]'s [[Opelucid City]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}, with the fact that both of these cities house the final [[Gym]] of their respective regions (which is {{type|Dragon}} in both cases) and are the tenth cities that the {{player}} encounters.
* Blackthorn City is similar to that of [[Unova]]'s [[Opelucid City]] in {{2v2|Black|White}}, with the fact that both of these cities house the final [[Gym]] of their respective regions (which is {{type|Dragon}} in both cases) and are the tenth cities that the {{player}} encounters.
* There is an error on the [[Trainer Tips]] sign in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. It says that [[wild Pokémon]] appear regularly when walking and not [[Running Shoes|running]] through [[tall grass]], when it is in fact the opposite.
* There is an error on the [[Trainer Tips]] sign in Generation IV. It says that [[wild Pokémon]] appear regularly when walking and not [[Running shoes|running]] through [[tall grass]], when it is in fact the opposite.
** There is likely a missing word in the first line, and could have been meant to read as: "Wild Pokémon will appear ''less'' regularly if you don't run, but walk quietly in the tall grass."
** There is likely a typo on the sign, and it should instead read "Wild Pokémon will appear less regularly if you don't run, but walk quietly in the tall grass. If your party Pokémon are tired, it is better to avoid running, and go straight to a Pokémon Center."


==Name origin==
==Name origin==
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| Japanese
| フスベシティ ''Fusube City''
| フスベシティ ''Fusube City''
| Possibly from 燻べる ''fusuberu'' (to smoke). May also be from 伏辺山 (''Fusube-yama''),  a mountain in {{wp|Yamagata Prefecture}}. Its name can be roughly translated as "{{tt|to hide|伏 ''fusu''}} {{tt|surrounding area|辺 ''be''}}."
| From 燻色 ''fusube-iro'' (smoke black color) and 燻べる ''fusuberu'' (to smoke). May also be from 伏辺山 (''Fusube-yama''),  a mountain in {{wp|Yamagata Prefecture}}. The individual components of its name can be roughly translated as "{{tt|to hide|伏 ''fusu''}}" and "{{tt|surrounding area|辺 ''be''}}."
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| English
| English
| Blackthorn City
| Blackthorn City
| From the plant {{wp|blackthorn}}, a type of plant closely related to the {{wp|plum}}.
| From ''{{wp|blackthorn}}'', a type of plant closely related to the {{wp|plum}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
| French
| French
| Ébenelle
| Ébènelle
| From ''ébène'', ebony.
| From ''ébène'', ebony
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
| German
| German
| Ebenholz City
| Ebenholz City
| From ''Ebenholz'', ebony.
| From ''Ebenholz'', ebony
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
| Italian
| Italian
| Ebanopoli
| Ebanopoli
| From ''ebano'', ebony, and the suffix ''-poli'', meaning city.
| From ''ebano'' (ebony) and the suffix ''-poli'', meaning city
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
| Spanish
| Spanish
| Ciudad Endrino <br> Ciudad Espina Negra {{tt|*|Latin American dub}}
| Ciudad Endrino <br> Ciudad Espina Negra{{tt|*|Latin American dub}}
| From ''endrino'', blackthorn. <br>Literally black thorn.
| From ''endrino'', blackthorn<br>Literally ''black thorn''
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|- style="background:#FFF;"  
| Korean
| Korean
| 검은먹시티 ''Geomeunmeok City''
| 검은먹시티 ''Geom'eunmeok City''
| 검은먹 (''geomeunmeok'') means ''black ink stick''.
| 검은먹 ''geom'eunmeok'' means ''black ink stick''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 煙墨市/烟墨市 ''Yānmò Shì''
| 煙墨市/烟墨市 ''Yānmò Shì''
| Possibly a reference to 燻べる ''fusuberu'' (to smoke). 煙墨 literally means "smoke ink," but can also mean "black ink" or "smoke black".
| From 煙 ''yān'' (smoke) and 墨 ''mò'' (ink). Both of which are associated with the color black.
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
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Blackthorn City フスベシティ
Fusube City
"A Quiet Mountain Retreat"
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A mysterious mountain village cut into a rock face.
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Ice Path
 
Blackthorn City
 
Route 45
 
Location
Johto Blackthorn City Map.png
Location of Blackthorn City in Johto.
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Gen II

Blackthorn City (Japanese: フスベシティ Fusube City) is located in northeast Johto.

Pokémon Trainers often come to Blackthorn City in order to win the Rising Badge from Clair, the Blackthorn Gym Leader, who specializes in Dragon-type Pokémon.

Many famous Dragon-type Trainers, including Clair and Lance, come from Blackthorn City.

According to a resident in Blackthorn, most Trainers in the city end up being Dragon-type specialists. This could be because of the Dragon's Den in the area and because the local Gym Leader is a Dragon-type Trainer.

Slogan

A Quiet Mountain Retreat (Japanese, Generation II: やまあいに たたずむ しずかな まち A quiet city standing among the mountains.; Generation IV: しずかな やまあいの まち The town of quiet mountains.)

Places of interest

Move Deleter and Move Tutor

A house is located in the southern part of the city, to the left of the Poké Mart.

In Generation II, the Move Deleter lives here, alone. For no charge, he will make a Pokémon forget a move it knows. This is the only way for a Pokémon to forget HM moves. In order to delete an HM move, the player must first have another Pokémon with that same move in order for it to be deleted. The Move Deleter's service can be used to delete moves exclusive to Generation II, so that Pokémon can be traded to a Generation I game via the Time Capsule.

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the move deleter shares his house with Johto's Move Reminder, who will teach a move the Pokémon was previously able to learn in exchange for a Heart Scale. There are also two Move Tutors: one who will teach Draco Meteor to Dragon-type Pokémon, and another who will teach Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn and Hydro Cannon to the fully-evolved Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type starter Pokémon, respectively. Like the move deleter, the tutors do not charge for their services.

Move Deleter and Move Tutor House
A Mysterious House Where You Can Make
Pokémon Forget and Remember Moves

Dragon's Den

Main article: Dragon's Den

A clan of masters of Dragon-type Pokémon have lived in the city for generations. The masters built the Dragon's Den, a cavern with an underground lake that contains a shrine to Dragon Pokémon, as well as the elders of the Dragon clan. The entrance is located behind the Gym, across a small pond, while the main cavern seems to be located underneath the city itself.

Many strong Trainers can be found within the cavern. The Master of the Dragon User Clan is located here, and he will quiz the player on their attitude towards and treatment of their Pokémon. Correct answers will be rewarded, in Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, with a Dratini that knows ExtremeSpeed. Silver can be found here, contemplating his training some days of the week, and Clair will visit to reward the player with the Rising Badge she refused to award in the Gym, as well as TM24 (DragonBreath)GSC or TM59 (Dragon Pulse)HGSS.

It is inaccessible before defeating Clair in the Blackthorn Gym, as it is blocked off by a man in front of the cave, and then it must be traversed to finally obtain the Rising Badge. Clair and Lance appear for a Tag Battle if the player and rival have already battled at Mt. Moon.

Ice Path

Main article: Ice Path

The Ice Path is the only way into the town from the north. Route 45 is also reachable from the south of Blackthorn, but the steep mountain path means it can be used as an exit only. It is known for its numerous ice puzzles, which vary in size and difficulty. The Ice Cave is famous for its rare Jynx, but it has many other Pokémon as well. It is the only place in Johto where wild Swinub, Jynx and Delibird can be caught.

Santos

Main article: Week Siblings

Santos can be found in the city on Saturdays. When the player encounters him for the first time, he'll give out a Spell TagGSC or Soft SandHGSS, and then a Snooze Ribbon all other times after the first encounterHGSS.

Demographics

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Blackthorn City's population is 27.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Blackthorn City's population is 40. This high number is due, in part, to the Gym.

Poké Mart

Generation II


Lower cashier (Generation IV)
Upper cashier (Generation IV)


Items

Item Location Games
Spell Tag Spell Tag From SantosSa  G  S  C 
Soft Sand Soft Sand From SantosSa  HG  SS 
Snooze Ribbon.png
Snooze Ribbon From SantosSa  HG  SS 
Effort Ribbon.png
Effort Ribbon House northeast of Pokémon Center  HG  SS 
Bag none Sprite.png
Bitter Berry Held by Don, a Rhydon player receives in a trade  G  S 
Smoke Ball Smoke Ball Held by Doris, a Dodrio player receives in a trade  C  HG  SS 

Pokémon

Generation II

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Surfing
Magikarp Magikarp
G S C
Surfing Surfing
5-19 100%
Fishing
Poliwag Poliwag
G S C
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 15%
Magikarp Magikarp
G S C
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 85%
Poliwag Poliwag
G S C
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 65%
Magikarp Magikarp
G S C
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 35%
Poliwag Poliwag
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 70%
Poliwhirl Poliwhirl
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 10%
Magikarp Magikarp
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 20%
Special Pokémon
Dodrio Dodrio
G S C
Dragonair Trade
Dragonair
The same as the Traded Pokémon One
Rhydon Rhydon
G S C
Dragonair Trade
Dragonair
The same as the Traded Pokémon One
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Generation IV

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Surfing
Magikarp Magikarp
HG SS
Surfing Surfing
2-20 100%
Fishing
Poliwag Poliwag
HG SS
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 5%
Magikarp Magikarp
HG SS
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 95%
Poliwag Poliwag
HG SS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 40%
Magikarp Magikarp
HG SS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 60%
Poliwag Poliwag
HG SS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 93%
Magikarp Magikarp
HG SS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 7%
Special Pokémon
Dodrio Dodrio
HG SS
Dragonair Trade
Dragonair
The same as the Traded Pokémon One
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Trainer Tips

Generation II

TRAINER TIPS
A POKéMON holding
a MIRACLEBERRY
will cure itself
of any status
problem.

Generation IV

Trainer Tips
Wild Pokémon will appear regularly
if you don't run, but walk quietly in the
tall grass.
If your party Pokémon are
tired, it is better to avoid running,
and go straight to a Pokémon Center.

In the anime

Blackthorn City in the anime

Blackthorn City first appeared in the episode Beauty is Skin Deep, after Ash, Brock, and Misty witnessed an age-old ritual performed by Clair. In the following episode Ash took part in his Gym battle, but it was interrupted by Team Rocket. They chased the villains through the Dragon's Den to the Dragon Holy Land. Here, Ash reunited with his Charizard. In Better Eight Than Never, Clair and Ash started their battle over, and Ash managed to earn his Rising Badge.

In the Best Wishes series, it was mentioned in Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, as the plane Dawn took to Johto went there.

Iris visited Blackthorn City in SS028. During her visit, she found out that a Gible had been causing damage on the town by chewing off bits of benches, fountains, and such. Later, after saving Gible from falling off of a clock tower, Iris found out that Gible had wound up into the city by accident, and offered to take it away. She then met Clair, and together they took Gible to Dragon's Den. After Iris's battle against Clair at the Blackthorn Gym, Gible appeared again, showing that it wanted to come with Iris. Accepting the offer, Iris then caught the Land Shark Pokémon with a Poké Ball.

Trivia

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese フスベシティ Fusube City From 燻色 fusube-iro (smoke black color) and 燻べる fusuberu (to smoke). May also be from 伏辺山 (Fusube-yama), a mountain in Yamagata Prefecture. The individual components of its name can be roughly translated as "to hide" and "surrounding area."
English Blackthorn City From blackthorn, a type of plant closely related to the plum
French Ébènelle From ébène, ebony
German Ebenholz City From Ebenholz, ebony
Italian Ebanopoli From ebano (ebony) and the suffix -poli, meaning city
Spanish Ciudad Endrino
Ciudad Espina Negra*
From endrino, blackthorn
Literally black thorn
Korean 검은먹시티 Geom'eunmeok City 검은먹 geom'eunmeok means black ink stick.
Chinese (Mandarin) 煙墨市/烟墨市 Yānmò Shì From 煙 yān (smoke) and 墨 (ink). Both of which are associated with the color black.
Chinese (Cantonese) 煙墨市 Yinmak Si Same as the Mandarin name.


Johto
Zephyr Badge.png Hive Badge.png Plain Badge.png Fog Badge.png Storm Badge.png Mineral Badge.png Glacier Badge.png Rising Badge.png
Settlements
New Bark TownCherrygrove CityViolet CityAzalea TownGoldenrod CityEcruteak City
Olivine CityCianwood CityMahogany TownBlackthorn CitySafari Zone GateFrontier Access
Routes
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Landmarks
Dark CaveSprout TowerRuins of AlphUnion CaveSlowpoke WellIlex ForestRadio TowerGlobal Terminal
Goldenrod TunnelNational ParkPokéathlon DomeBell TowerBellchime TrailBurned TowerMoomoo FarmOlivine Lighthouse
Battle Tower (CrystalHGSS)/FrontierCliff Edge GateCliff CaveEmbedded TowerSafari ZoneWhirl Islands
Mt. MortarLake of RageTeam Rocket HQIce PathDragon's DenS.S. AquaMt. Silver (Cave)
Access to
Sinjoh RuinsKanto


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